Head of Risk

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Risk to lead the design and implementation of the company's risk management framework across all trading and financial operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing market, liquidity, operational, and counterparty risks across the group, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, regulatory standards, and prudent capital management practices. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding the organization's stability and supporting sustainable growth through proactive risk identification, assessment, and control.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Risk Leadership

Develop and maintain a comprehensive risk management framework that governs all trading and financial activities.

Define the group's risk appetite, ensuring consistency with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Provide regular risk reporting and insights to the Board and Executive Management, identifying emerging risks and recommending mitigation strategies.

Lead the Risk team and ensure effective governance, oversight, and escalation procedures.

Market & Trading Risk Management

Oversee exposure monitoring, margin , and position management across all trading operations.

Implement risk limits, stress testing, and scenario analyses to assess potential impacts under varied market conditions.

Collaborate with technology and trading teams to enhance risk analytics, automation tools, and reporting dashboards.

Review new product launches and trading strategies to ensure alignment with the group's risk parameters.

Counterparty, Credit & Liquidity Risk

Manage counterparty and funding exposures, ensuring sound liquidity management and capital adequacy.

Monitor credit limits, partner risk, and balance sheet exposures, ensuring timely escalation of breaches.

Support strategic decisions on liquidity provider relationships and hedging arrangements.

Operational & Regulatory Risk

Oversee operational risk controls, incident management, and process integrity across all departments.

Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory frameworks and internal compliance standards.

Conduct risk assessments for new initiatives including platforms, systems, and financial products.

Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely completion of remediation actions.

Leadership & Risk Culture

Build and mentor a high-performing risk management team with strong analytical and technical capabilities.

Foster a risk-aware culture that integrates control thinking into all operational and commercial activities.

Partner with Finance, Technology, and Compliance to embed risk management into everyday decision-making.

Key Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or Risk Management.

Minimum 5 years' experience in senior risk management roles within financial markets, trading, or investment services.

Proven expertise in market, liquidity, and operational risk management.

Proven experience in managing book exposure (company's own funds)

Experience implementing risk frameworks and governance structures across multi-entity organizations.

Strong understanding of leverage, exposure, and margin models.

Exceptional leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Attributes

Experience with risk automation and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Strategic thinker with the ability to balance risk discipline with commercial agility.

Why Join FunderPro?

Competitive Compensation: Attractive remuneration package and performance-based incentives.

Immediate Group Medical Insura

nce Monthly food allowance via Foody

Pro Growth Opportunities: Be a key part of FunderPro's expansion in a rapidly evolving indust

ry. Collaborative Culture: Work with a passionate, driven team of professiona

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Sounds good? Well then, we can't wait to see your

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